Beauty and the Biz

Votre Vu’s powerpacked Parfait Nuit Anti-Aging Night Cream is on special this month. With your $75+ qualifying purchase, you can get your night cream for only $20.00 ($64 retail). What a great savings! (Ready to shop now…click here)

Who is a perfect candidate for Parfait Nuit? It’s great for normal, dry and mature complexions all year long. And even if you are using our Attentive line of daily skin care, you can probably use the Parfait Nuit as long as your skin isn’t super sensitive (if it is, stick with the specially formulated Attentive Night Cream for sensitive skin). The only individuals who should not try Parfait Nuit are those with troubled skin that battle with breakouts and blocked pores as the cream is too rich for their skin type.
For those with combination skin, you can use Parfait Nuit on cheeks or where complexion is more dry and sluggish.
Mature and illness-compromised individuals who regularly use Parfait Nuit have experienced beautifully repaired complexions due to the restorative formula and high quality of ingredients.
Also men, no need to feel left out…Parfait Nuit is perfect for you if you too have normal or dry skin.

What are the benefits? Parfait Nuit is the perfect nighttime vitamin for normal, dry and mature skin because it is designed to fully stimulate cellular regeneration.
*Vitamin A Palmitate and rosewood oil stimulate cellular regeneration and are proven complexion enhancers.
*Ylang, jojoba and wheat germ oils strengthen cells weakened by water loss and support suppleness and firmness of the skin.
*Vitamin E neutralizes excess free radicals which are responsible for cell damage and premature skin aging.
*Wheat protein nourishes the skin’s upper layers.
*Vegetable extracts and proteins help to visibly fade away fine lines and wrinkles by providing our skin with cell-building nutrients.

Did you know? Vitamin A Palmitate is a powerjouse retinol used in many of Votre Vu’s skin care creams, lotions and oils. It is used for its superior moisturizing and conditioning properties. This natural form of vitamin A is easily absorbed by the skin and adis in the stimulation of new cell growth. It is extremely beneficial for treating dry, damaged skin. Some clinical studies have shown that it improves skin’s composition to increase collagen DNA, skin thickness and elasticity.
And just as good as retinol is for promoting healthy skin, so is Wheat Germ Oil. It is rich in fatty acids and natural vitamin E, not to mention vitamins A, C, K, D, B1, B2, B3 and B6! It is a powerful emollient with intense antioxidant properties that combat the effects of premature aging and loss of elasticity.

Shop Now and Sleep well!

Retinoids are a common anti-aging ingredient that are often prescribed by dermatologists. The problem with retinoids are that they are irritating to a large portion of the population and you can only get them with a prescription.

Beauty and Biz was recently asked if Votre Vu products contained retinoids and if not, what were our power ingredients that make our products so effective. We do have products that contain retinol (Parfait Nuit) which isn’t as harsh on the skin and can deliver very similar results, but that isn’t the only ingredient or main anti-aging ingredient in the Votre Vu line.

We are proud to say that once again, Votre Vu uses the best in natural ingredients when it comes to our power ingredients. And remember, Votre Vu products are higher quality and better formulated then regular department store brands. We use exclusive ingredients such as Wild Yam, Botaxol marine, marine collegen, marine elastine and other proprietary secrets and peptides (sorry, our lab keeps that under wraps:) because we make those special blended ingredients from other ingredients. Very few laboratories in the world can properly extract marine collagen from brown algae and then have the capability to infuse it into their formulas with desirable potency. Our laboratory does this with extreme success.

You will hear us time and time again talk about our products with marine collagen and elastin because they are our anti-aging superstars and we are all looking for products that will aid us in keeping our youthful glow and minimize those wrinkles. We all know that when we age, the amount of collagen in our skin decreases, resulting in wrinkles. Marine collagen maintains skin elasticity and strength by stimulating the synthesis of new collagen.

Marine collagen helps our skin by:
· Stimulating collagen production and elastin collagen thickening

· Encouraging skin renewal and minimizing muscle contractions

· Reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles and fine lines

· Helping provide long-term improvements in deeper wrinkles.

· Helping prevent our natural collagen and elastin breakdown to firm the skin

Who knew that brown algae could be our friend! And yes, we only deal with the sexiest brown algae:)

If you are one who is sensitive to perfumes or products that contain perfume, you probably have to carefully check out the ingredients in the products you use. Be aware that the PARFUM listed in Votre Vu products, is not the common frangrance as Americans are used to understanding.

The French term, parfum, is a natural scent that can be made from autentic essentials oils and not a synthetic or simulated fragrance that most people who are sensitive to perfumes are actually trying to avoid. Currently, the only simulated fragrance in the Votre Vu line is the signature scent created for our On Holiday body collection.

So feel free to indulge in the natural secents of Votre Vu! (and remember, if anything does tickle your nose in the wrong way, you can return it under our 45 day money back guarantee!)

Smell good:)

In 2004, a British study reported that parabens in antiperspirants may have been a contributing factor to the women in their study developing breast cancer. The report soon after took a life of its own and often times the information was misreported in such a way that caused an ‘internet scare’ among consumers.

There is still a lot of controversary around parabens and their safety among groups of people. But there is no government agency, in Europe or the United States, that deems parabens as harmful. You can read more about parabens and their safety here:
Parabens, Carcinogens and Certified Organic Ingredients
FDA’s Information on Parabens

Votre Vu also sees parabens as a safe preservative to protect consumers against microbial growth and protect the integrity of the products. We do however also use other preservatives in certain formulations so if you are searching for paraben free products we have several, including our Attentive serum and creme, our Royal Treatment Face Scrub and Calm, Cool & Collected masque to name a few.

As always, Votre Vu continues to research and develop products with the consumer’s needs and interest in mind.

This is a great month to place an order for Votre Vu because we have a fanastic special for you!

Order $75 more of Votre Vu french beauty products and you can get one of our anti-aging super stars, the Mal-ligne Wrinkle Eraser serum, for only $19.50 (retail $56).

Mal-ligne is a favorite of many celebrity make-up artists used for prepping their star clients to be red carpet ready. And you will see a softening of lines when used every morning under your moisturizing creme. It contains SEC which helps relax the muscles around the wrinkle and smooth out those crows feet, forward wrinkles and even the wrinkles around your pout.

Give it a try and remember, Votre Vu has a 45 day money back guarantee! So if for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with your products, we will do an exchange or refund so you can shop without worry of ending up with products you are not satisfied with.

Get your Glow On!

If you are looking for a business opportunity where you can not only start earning $500 and more each month immediately but one in which you can build a six figure income or even a life changing income, you must look into what Votre Vu has to offer. The Votre Vu opportunity is about more then just retailing products….it’s about partnering with a company to brand the name that will be the next big name in skin care. We are creating a Vu fan base across the country and those who help us do that by teaching others how to look and feel their best with the Votre Vu line of products will see their incomes increase and their lives enriched.

Votre Vu is a realitively new name in network marketing but it has made a big impact in just over 2 years since it officially launched it’s luxurious-yet-affordable french skin care. Join us as a Brand Ambassador and start building a business that will pay you in 5 ways:
1. Retail Profit Bonus
2. Fast Start Bonus
3. Team Cycle Bonus
4. Matching Cycle Bonus
5. Lifestyle Bonus

We look forward to hearing from you!

March…it’s a great time to throw a party…or as the French would say…une soiree!

And when you host a Votre Vu soiree in March you will get to treat your eyes to our CustomEyes Intense Eye Care Trio at a huge savings. Normally this set retails for $99 but as a hostess you will be able to get it for only $18. This trio will banish your bags and clear away dark circle, revealing a fresh focus on you. Fabuleux!

Not only will you get great savings, but we will show all your girlfriends how they can pamper theirselves with our fine french delights and save big too also. So be the first in your group of friends to spread the Vu love!!

Let’s Party!

There were many surprises and upsets on stage at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, but behind the scenes in the Gifting Lounge, it was no surprise that celebrities were singing praises about Votre Vu SnapDragon Beauty Beverage and Ten Gauge Health & Energy Slam. Among those sipping on Vu’s healthy beverages were actresses Elisabeth Rohm, Alison Sweeney, Alicia Witt, Mayim Bialik and Angela Bassett, Foo Fighter Rami Jaffee, and Grammy winners, artists of Arcade Fire and Best New Artist Esperanza Spalding.

Votre Vu CEO Harold Zimmerman talks with Foo Fighter Rami Jaffee

Alison Sweeney, actress and host of The Biggest Looser

We love that Votre Vu is catching the attention of so many movers-and-shakers in the entertainment industry!

Actress Elisabeth Rohm

Actress Angela Bassett LOVED what she tried. She was anxious to meet our Vu team and sample the products after hearing about Votre Vu from her good friend, actress Marie Jean Baptiste.

You can check all the pictures of artists that stopped by the Votre Vu bar on our Facebook Page by clicking here.

All this talk about SnapDragon is making us thirsty! Drink up!

It’s February! The month of love. And Votre Vu is spreading the Vu Love with three fabulous Valentine’s Day sets that are sure to tickly your fancy. Treat yourself or play cupid and give these tokens of your affection to your special some ones and encourage them to do the same.

Choose your favoriate or get all three!

Necking 101: Portrait Collar Restorative Neck Cream & Champagne Kisses Enhancing Lip Balm
Item # 6049
Valentine Day Special Price 49.00 or 39.00 (for Personal Shoppers and Brand Ambassadors)

Knead Love?: Amour D’Ore Les Vitamines Pour Vous
Item # 6030
Valentine Day Special Price 29.00 or 23.00 (for Personal Shoppers and Brand Ambassadors)

Ready Your Steady: Formule 1 Men’s 3-in-1 Wash, Habitude Daily Face Creme, Beau Baume Organic Shave Balm
Item # 6015
Valentine Day Special Price 46.00 or 34.50 (for Personal Shoppers and Brand Ambassadors)

Spread some Love!

Harold Zimmerman (hZ), founder and CEO of Votre Vu, is the 2011 winner of the Fashion Group International’s prestigious Rising Star Award in the Category of Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur. Woohoo! Go hZ! Go Vu!

The 14th Annual Rising Star Awards, which recognized emerging talent in the Fashion and Design related industries, was held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Upon being presented with the award by Bobbi Brown Worldwide president Maureen Case, Zimmerman says, “Winning this award from Fashion Group International is truly an honor; I’m proud to be recognized for what we’ve accomplished so far at Votre Vu. However, my plea would be for everyone to stay tuned to the Votre Vu channel because baby, you ain’t seen nothing yet!”

hZ, we ARE staying tuned, baby!!